#urocolius

Red-faced Mousebird (Urocolius indicus) HE SCREMMM!!!, family Coliidae, order Coliiformes, found in SE Africa

Blue-naped Mousebird (Urocolius macrourus), family Coliidae, order Coliiformes, found in parts of central and eastern Africa

[1490/10977] Blue-naped Mousebird - Urocolius macrourus

Order: Coliiformes (mousebirds) Family: Coliidae

Blue-naped Mousebird (Urocolius macrourus)

...is a species of mousebird (a group of African birds with no known close relation to other birds) endemic to the drier regions of Eastern Africa. Like most mousebirds this species is noted for its large feet which the bird uses to scurry among the branches and ground with dexterity, they are also very balanced and can use their toes to hold food and hang upside down. This scurrying habit is what gives the order its name. They are also popular in the pet trade.

Phylogeny

Animalia-Chordata-Aves-Coliiformes-Coliidae-Urocolius-macrourus